BODY MECHANICS AND ERGONOMICS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
the way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its
parts - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Body mechanics
What are two benefits of body mechanics? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-prevents strain
-maintains muscle strength
What is a reason you would use good body mechanics? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Muscles work best
when used correctly
What is a reason you would use good body mechanics? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Correct use of muscles
makes lifting, pulling, and pushing easier
What is a reason you would use good body mechanics? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Prevents unnecessary
fatigue and strain and saves energy
What is a reason you would use good body mechanics? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Prevents injury to self
and others
What are the eight basic rules of body mechanics? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅MAINTAIN A BROAD BASE
OF SUPPORT (feet 8-10 inches apart; one foot slightly forward; balance weight on both feet; keep toes
pointed in direction of movement)
What does good posture do? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅It is essential, is less strain on the muscles, and
prevents fatigue
How can you have good posture? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Stand straight with stomach muscles pulled
in
How can you have good posture? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Shoulders relaxed and pulled back
ANSWERS
the way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its
parts - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Body mechanics
What are two benefits of body mechanics? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-prevents strain
-maintains muscle strength
What is a reason you would use good body mechanics? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Muscles work best
when used correctly
What is a reason you would use good body mechanics? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Correct use of muscles
makes lifting, pulling, and pushing easier
What is a reason you would use good body mechanics? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Prevents unnecessary
fatigue and strain and saves energy
What is a reason you would use good body mechanics? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Prevents injury to self
and others
What are the eight basic rules of body mechanics? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅MAINTAIN A BROAD BASE
OF SUPPORT (feet 8-10 inches apart; one foot slightly forward; balance weight on both feet; keep toes
pointed in direction of movement)
What does good posture do? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅It is essential, is less strain on the muscles, and
prevents fatigue
How can you have good posture? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Stand straight with stomach muscles pulled
in
How can you have good posture? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Shoulders relaxed and pulled back
